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6 FEATURE STORY

Inspiration Stage directors and actors

share what they love about “Heathers The

Musical” (High School Edition).

10 SUMMER TRAVEL

There is plenty of summer fun events scheduled

throughout Fort Bend County.

16 IN & AROUND PECAN GROVE

Terry Jude Miller recognized for his works.

18 DERBY DAY DELIGHTS

The Fort Bend County History Association

pays tribute to Mary Jane Kocurek.

22 ENTERTAINMENT

The Children’s Theatre will perform

‘Goldilocks.’

24 LIBRARY NEWS

The George Memorial Library has special

events in store for everyone this summer.

32 HEALTH

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

can help you quit smoking.

36 KIDS CORNER

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The Heathers — Heather McNamara (Maura Dooley), Heather Chandler (Emma Jobes) and Heather Duke (Madison Willett) rule Westerberg High in the darkly delicious high school comedy, Heathers the Musical. Photo courtesy of Sarah Patterson

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This musical is dark. It is delicious. It is comedic. And perhaps, most importantly, its material is still relatable to teenagers today, so it is no surprise the talented actors of Inspiration Stage are eager to bring fictional characters Veronica Sawyer,

J.D., Heather Chandler, Heather McNamara and Heather Duke to life on a local stage.

From June 21 through June 23 Inspiration Stage presents Heathers The Musical (High School Edition) — a PG-13 rated musical about life in high school.

Showcasing talents from young actors from around Fort Bend County and Houston, “Heathers” tells a story about Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers.

The production is based on the 1988 movie, “Heathers,” an American dark comedy written by Daniel Waters and directed by Michael Lehmann. It starred Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, and Shannen Doherty.

“Having this 80s movie come to our iStage with fabulous music, flawed characters and a deeply dark comedic flair is exciting for me and my team,” said Mandy Seymore-Sensat, Inspiration Stage’s artistic director who lives in Pecan Grove. “Our teens are hungry for this show with its biting humor and dramatic moments.”

A CRAZY STORY WITH MODERN MOVEMENTAnnelea Bootle, who is the production’s choreographer and

stage manager, completely agrees. “I’m a total fan of the cult-classic 1988 film and an even bigger

fan of the musical,” said Bootle, 23, of Pecan Grove. “The music is catchy, fun and hilarious. It’s something I’m very excited to put movement to.”

As the musical progresses, the audience will witness that before the Veronica character can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, she falls in love with the dangerously handsome new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized butt, but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.

“As a massive fan of the film, I think adding music and choreography lends so well to the spectacle of it all,” Bootle said. “It’s this crazy story about troubled teenagers, love, enemies and friendship that lends itself to be cheesy, hilarious, enlightening and such a blast.”

For those familiar with the film, theatre officials stress the musical is a high school edition of the story — curse words have been removed, as well as onstage smoking, drinking and R-rated sexual scenes — but it does contain mature themes that may not be suitable for young audiences. The target audience is from ages

13 years old to 18 years old. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.inspirationstage.

com/shows, or at the door. Bootle, who has been involved with Inspiration Stage for the

past five years, said she is most interested in entertaining the audience with show’s “modern movement.”

“This, being [the high school edition of] Heathers, we will have a fully teen cast, a lot of whom have trained with us here at Inspiration Stage,” she said. “The choreography for this show is not difficult by any means, more meticulous than anything, with lots of fun, energetic moves. Lots of modern movement and things that move well on their bodies.

“We are going to have a blast dancing this show,” she added energetically.

FRIENDS ON STAGEPecan Grove’s Hayden Roberts, 18, is unquestionably feverish

about performing in Heathers, especially since this will be the first show for the Fort Bend Christian Academy senior.

“‘Heathers’ is by far my favorite musical and I am beyond excited to be a part of it. I have seen many shows at Inspiration Stage and I can’t wait to become a new member of iStage,” said Roberts, who will attend the University of Southern California’s School of Dramatic Arts and major in Theatre with an emphasis in acting.

“I am very excited to be entering my first show at Inspiration Stage as an ensemble member,” Roberts said. “I love to dance and there is no better song to dance to than ‘Big Fun.’ I am looking forward to getting to know the cast better as I work alongside them.”

Roberts also admitted that she’s equally looking forward to working alongside her friend, Kelsey Brown, who also lives in Pecan Grove and is a senior at Fort Bend Christian Academy. Brown, an ensemble member in the musical, will be attending the University of Texas to study mechanical engineering.

“But,” Brown adds. “ I plan to continue in community theatre while I’m in Austin.”

Developed by the award-winning creative team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, Desperate Housewives), Laurence O’Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde) and director Andy Fickman (Reefer Madness, She’s the man), Heathers The Musical (High School Edition) is a hilarious, heartfelt and homicidal new show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time.

“People should definitely come and see Heathers because it is an unbelievably fun experience,” Roberts said. “The humor is deliciously dark and you can’t help but love the characters. It’s a show that will keep you laughing or crying the whole time. Maybe even both.”

=‘Catchy, fun and hilarious’+Pecan Grove talent weighs in on Inspiration Stage’s “Heathers The Musical”

by MARQUITA GRIFFIN

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INSIGHTFUL PRODUCTION WITH SERIOUS TOPICSHeathers director and music director Sam Brown recalls

growing up in the 80s saturated with films by John Hughes — who directed, wrote and/or produced films such as National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983), Mr. Mom (1983), Sixteen Candles (1984), Weird Science (1985), The Breakfast Club (1985), Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986), Pretty in Pink (1986), Some Kind of Wonderful (1987), and She’s Having a Baby (1988).

And while “Heathers” is one of the few iconic 1980s films not produced, written or directed by John Hughes (“Heathers” was directed by Michael Lehmann), Brown easily considers Heathers an “important 80s piece.”

Not only is the musical “simultaneously insightful and ridiculous,” Brown said the production is “an educational opportunity and a chance to explore important themes that teenagers face.”

“I think it’s necessary to engage our students and to have conversations about serious topics like suicide and peer pressure,” Brown said. “Even though the source material may be dated, I don’t think that the importance of making sure that these discussions are encouraged can be overstated enough.”

WHAT: Inspiration Stages’ Heathers The Musical (High School Edition)WHEN: 7:30 p.m. June 21-23

WHERE: Sugar Land Auditorium, 226 Lakeview Dr. in Sugar LandWHAT ELSE: Visit www.inspirationstage.com.

=Summer Camps Begin June 4+Inspiration Stage also offers 19 opportunities this summer for kids

ages four through 18 to be on stage, performing musical theatre favorites including Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, Annie, Madagascar, Aladdin, Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Willy Wonka, Sleeping Beauty and Winnie the Pooh.

Inspiration Stage summer camps are taught by theatre professionals with help from theatre savvy high school/college interns, most of whom have been in numerous productions with Inspiration Stage.

Camp performances have full production value, with costumes, light and sound, all performed at the historic Sugar Land Auditorium.

Registration is open now at inspirationstage.com/Summer.Inspiration Stage is a national award-winning performance arts

studio located in the historic Sugar Land Auditorium at 226 Lakeview Dr. For more information, visit www.inspirationstage.com.

Annelea Bootle Hayden Roberts Mandy Seymore-Sensat

Students (Ensemble members Mya Bryant and Desmond Otasowie), Heather Duke (Madison Willett), Heather Chandler (Emma Jobes), Heather McNamara (Maura Dooley) and J.D. (Davis Underwood) at Westerberg High, home to “The Heathers,” the most popular clique in the school. Photo courtesy of Sarah Patterson


Texas Tour

JUNE 2Rosenberg Symphonic Band to perform

at Jodie E. Stavinoha AmphitheaterThe Rosenberg Symphonic Band will perform at the George Memorial

Library (1001 Golfview in Richmond) on Saturday, June 2 at 2 pm, in the library’s Jodie E. Stavinoha Amphitheater. Under the direction of Brittany Stone, the band will perform a selection of patriotic tunes representing past and present Americana, as well as some inspirational pieces and movie soundtracks. A community band of brass, woodwind, and percussion players, the 35-piece ensemble provides an opportunity for musicians from Rosenberg, Richmond, Katy, Sugar Land, and the surrounding area in Fort Bend County to get together and share their love of music. The performance will take place in an outdoor amphitheater, and seating is concrete. Theater-goers are encouraged to bring cushions to sit on. Glass containers, alcoholic beverages, and popcorn are not allowed in the amphitheater. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 281-342-4455.

Houston Show Choir ConcertThe Houston Show Choir will take the stage in Sugar Land Town

Square from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The choir is an auditioned adult show choir committed to producing entertaining musical selections in a variety of genres.

JUNE 7Afternoon with an Author: Liara TamaniGuest author Liara Tamani will share her

experiences writing and publishing her debut Young Adult novel, Calling My Name at the University Branch Library, at 3 pm in Meeting Room 2. Published by HarperCollins’ Greenwillow Books in 2017, the novel tells a coming-of-age story of an African-American girl named Taja Brown, who juggles family expectations and spirituality while discovering her own sense of self. Light refreshments will be served. The program will appeal to teens, young adults, and adults.

JUNE 8Lyrics & Lawn Games

The Sugar Land Town Square Plaza will turn into a large backyard party from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for the free Lyrics & Games event. Activities, food and live music will be featured.

JUNE 9Movie Under the Moon

Sponsored byt the First Colony Church of Christ, this free Movie Under the Moon event in Sugar Land Town Square will feature the classic “Little Giants” from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

JUNE 15Music in the Plaza

The Sugar Land Brass Co. will perform from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in

Sugar Land Town Square.

JUNE 16Art & Culture: History of Renaissance Art

Former architecture professor Sheba Akhtar will talk about Renaissance Art, from the Early Renaissance period’s rebirth of classicism in 1400 to the High Renaissance period of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael (1490s to 1527) in Room 2A of the George Memorial Library from 1 p.m. to p.m. Learn how Florence, Italy, became the “Cradle of Renaissance Art” and how the Medici family of merchants and bankers influenced the period by becoming patrons of Florentine art. Akhtar will also discuss the art of Masaccio, Donatello, and Brunelleschi.

Sugar Land Superstar Round 1For the 13th summer, Sugar Land Superstar returns to Sugar Land

Town Square’s Plaza. The first round of American Idol-like competition will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Singers will perform, with five of them being named finalists for the August competition. A previous Superstar contestant will kick start the evening’s music.

JUNE 23Summer Family “Campout”Nature & Eclective Outdoor’s

interactive campsite will feature tents, games, s’mores and even a lawn fishing tournament. You can also practice casting a fishing pole while learning about native Texas fish or learn the right way to wear a life vest while checking out NEO’s kayaks and hybrid paddle boards. Play life-size games like 2x4 Jenga, Kerplunk, and Connect 4 or relax on the lawn with a game of checkers while listening to live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sugar Land Town Square.

JUNE 29NOLA Nights

The New Orleans Hustlers Brass Band will perform from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Sugar Land Town Square, offering guests a taste of authentic New Orleans music .

FEATURED EVENTLibraries Rock: Summer Reading Clubs return!

Fort Bend County Libraries presents special reading clubs during the summer to encourage reading among readers of all ages. Library programs and activities begin during the week of June 4, and continue through July 28. There is no charge to join the Summer Reading Clubs and they are open to everyone, regardless of the county of residence. Participants may register at any Fort Bend County library, or they may register online by going to the FBCL website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us)

and clicking on the “SRC Sign-Up” image. When the online registration form has been completed, readers will

then have their own online page on which to record their books or reading time. Reading rewards can be redeemed beginning Monday, June 4. Prizes must be collected from the “primary library of use” that the reader indicated on the registration form. The last day to pick up awards is September 1.

The Summer Reading Clubs are sponsored by Fort Bend County Librar ies, the Fr iends organizations that support the county library system, and the Collaborative Summer Library Program, a consortium of states working together to provide high-quality children’s summer-reading

p r o g r a m materials for public libraries.Find out more about the Summer Reading Clubs at your local

library in our Library News section.

locaL EvenTs & Happenings


FULSHEAR AREABLESSINGTON FARMS | This special farm offers virtually year-round picking opportunities as well as attractions and activities for families, such as slides, rides, mazes and animal interaction. Address: 510 Chisolm Trail, Wallis, TX 77485Website: blessingtonfarms.com

OTHER HONORABLE MENTIONS• Forever Fulshear Farmers’ Market | fulshear-farmers-market.business.site

KatyExploration Park | The design of Exploration Park is rooted in children’s play, environmental stewardship, educational principles, and an overall site design inspired by water. It also offers visitors a multipurpose play area, an open lawn for unstructured play, and a pavilion with covered picnic area. Play features include a sensory garden, multiple varieties of swings, a slide tower and bridge connecting to a hill slide, a musical bridge, and a raindrop berm lawn in which the earthwork evokes the notion of a giant raindrop ripple in the lawn. In addition, an interactive water cycle wall demonstrates valuable principles through a hands-on educational experience. The capture of rainwater from atop the picnic area’s pavilion and an arroyo, or dry creek bed, accented with native plants encourages water conservation throughout the site. Educational signage throughout the play areas further enhances the learning experience.Address: 15020 Cinco Park Rd, Katy, TX 77450Website: willowforkdrainagedistrict.com/parks/exploration-park

OTHER NOTABLE MENTIONS• Typhoon Texas | www.typhoontexas.com/houston• Katy PlayStation Park | cityofkaty.com/departments/parks/parks-and-facilities-2/• Times Square Entertainment | timessquaretx.com

NeedvilleBRAZOS BEND STATE PARK | Nestled in a serene area of Fort Bend County is a park where camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, horseback riding and fishing are high on the list of things to do. The Brazos Bend State Park, which was opened to the public in 1984, covers about 5,000 acres and is home to alligators, deer, raccoons, telescopes aimed at the heavens and a mock-up of the NASA mission control center. Watch

alligators sunbathe, check out the Nature Center’s exhibits or be amazed by what you see at the George Observatory and the Challenger Learning Center, also found in the park. The George Observatory, which is operated by the Houston Museum of Natural Science, is home to three large telescopes. On a clear night, visitors can catch a glimpse of star constellations and planets such as Jupiter and Venus. Camping is a major attraction for the park, and it also has a handicap-accessible nature trail and pier. Walking trails wind their way through the trees and will even lead walkers down to the edge of the Brazos River.Address: 21901 FM 762, NeedvilleWebsite: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/brazos-bend

RichmondFORT BEND MUSEUM | Known as one of Texas’ best local history showcases, the Fort Bend Museum allows visitors to travel through time to experience life on the Brazos River. The museum features galleries, historic home museums, walking tours of Richmond and exhibits that interpret more than 100 years of history of the area and Texas. This award-winning museum chronicles the settlement of Fort Bend County by the “Old 300” who received Mexican land grants through Stephen F. Austin. Address: 500 Houston St., RichmondWebsite: www.fortbendmuseum.org

GEORGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY | The central hub for the Fort Bend County Libraries is the George Memorial Library. The library offers a broad spectrum of services to patrons of all ages, from checking out books, videos, CD’s and magazines to searching databases and using computers. Children enjoy weekly programs and activities, including the popular Summer Reading Club. Teenage patrons are invited to activities tailored to their age range and interests. Adults can take advantage of free computer classes and computers are available for patrons or they may bring personal laptops to access the library’s Wi-Fi service. Adult readers may also enjoy participating in Book Clubs that meets monthly at all nine locations of the system. Each branch library offers special programs and incentives to encourage children to read. Call the George Memorial Branch at 281-342-4455 to sign up. All programs are free and open to the public. Address: 1001 Golfview Dr., RichmondWebsite: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us

GEORGE RANCH HISTORICAL PARK | Discover a treasury of Texas traditions at this park where visitors can experience more than 100 years of Texas history. The George Ranch Historical Park is a living history museum that tracks four generations of one family over 100 years of Texas history. Tour an authentic 1890s Victorian mansion, sit around the campfire with cowboys during a spring roundup and witness long-forgotten crafts such as the making of lye soap, all in the same day. Visitors are greeted by authentically costumed characters who accompany them on tours through the restored homes, barns and buildings on the grounds.Address: 10215 FM 762 Rd., RichmondWebsite: www.georgeranch.org

RosenbergROSENBERG RAILROAD MUSEUM | The museum resembles the circa 1900 Union Depot that served Rosenberg rail travelers as they made their way through Fort Bend County. Indoor cabinets house historic artifacts, including lanterns, oil lamps, tools and photos of Rosenberg at the turn of the century. Visitors can sit at the station agent’s desk and watch the trains chug through the rail yard. Model railroad layouts are on display, an 1879 business car undergoing refurbishing, a switching station and Tower 17, the last tower in Texas that operated. The museum offers model railroad camps, children’s school and summer programs, birthday parties and more.

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Address: 1921 Avenue F RosenbergWebsite: www.rosenbergrrmuseum.org

SEABOURNE CREEK NATURE PARK | The City of Rosenberg opened this 164-acre park in the summer of 2000. The park features walking, jogging, and biking trails, wetlands, prairie restoration area, butterfly garden, restrooms, and a 4-acre lake stocked with bass, perch and catfish. Also inside the park is the R.W. Lindsey Gazebo, which is 1,025 square feet equipped with electricity and available for rentals.Address: 3831 Highway 36 South, RosenbergWebsite: txmn.org/coastal

THE BLACK COWBOY MUSEUM | Owned by Larry Callies, heritage museum features photos, stirrups, boots and more that reveal the rich history of black cowboy. Callies has been a cowboy since he was 12 years old, and was the second black cowboy in Texas to make it to the state finals in 1971.Address: 1104 3rd St, RosenbergW e b s i t e : w w w .blackcowboymuseum.org

OTHER HONORABLE MENTIONS• Jumping Zaxx | jumpingzaxx.com

Sugar LandFORT BEND CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER| The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center is a very special project of the Children’s Museum of Houston. The Discovery Center occupies a 12,000 square foot restored building and features six exhibits. It gives the Museum the opportunity to enrich the educational lives of Fort Bend’s children by expanding cultural and educational family-focused opportunities. All Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center exhibits will be managed as platforms for learning for children birth through 12 years, with specific, measurable educational outcomes for each. Each exhibit will be focused on a quintessential childhood question such as “How Does it Work?” The exhibits will reflect the requirements mandated by Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for children in grades K-6.Address: 198 Kempner St., Sugar LandWebsite: www.childrensdiscoveryfb.org

HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE AT SUGAR LAND | Housed in the former dormitory of the Central State Farm prison, which

was built in 1939, the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land was the result of a partnership between the museum, the city of Sugar Land and Telfair developer Newland Communities. . The museum is a 43,000 square foot facility that hosts both permanent and traveling exhibits. Address: 13016 University Blvd., Sugar LandWebsite: www.hmns.org/hmns-at-sugar-land

ESCAPE AGAIN ROOMS | Escape Again puts your team inside a real-life adventure game. Once inside one of the themed rooms you will be completely immersed in the game. Your challenge is to solve the puzzle, beat the clock and escape in under 60 minutes. All of the clues you need are in the room. Escape rooms are the perfect team building experience or group activity. Your common goal is to escape and the only way to do that is to work together to solve the mystery. Ideal for sporting teams, work colleagues or groups of friends and family. Address: 3564 Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX 77479Website: escapeagainrooms.com

S U G A R L A N D T O W N SQUARE | Home to the 1.4 acre Sugar Land Town Plaza, Sugar Land Town Square is a mix of activity appealing to children, adults, couples and family units. Shopping and playing often combine here where you can shop at the na t ions mos t popu la r retailers, spend a night watching a movie under the moon with your children or dine out with friends a local restaurants. To find out which events are hitting the plaza visit www.sugarlandtownsquare.com.

LOOKING FOR PARKS?• Sugar Land Memorial Park and Brazos River Corridor | www.sugarlandtx.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/6• Cullinan Park | www.cullinanparkconservancy.org• Oyster Creek Park | www.sugarlandtx.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/13• Kitty Hollow Park | www.fortbendcountytx.gov• Buffalo Run Park | www.missouricitytx.gov/498/Buffalo-Run-Park• Willow Fork Park | willowforkdrainagedistrict.com/parks/willow-fork-park

Texas Tour

Take a Texas Tour This SummerAustin

Austin Duck Adventures602 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701 | www.austinducks.com

Get a kick out of this combination land-and-sea tour. A six-wheel-drive amphibious vehicle provides transportation through Austin’s historic downtown and the scenic west side before splashing into Lake Austin.

Austin Zoo10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78736 | austinzoo.org

The Austin Zoo assists animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation and education. Located on the southwest edge of Austin, Texas, Austin Zoo draws visitors from around the world to learn about rescued animals and spend quality time outdoors in the Texas Hill Country.

Austin Aquarium13530 US-183 #101, Austin, TX 78750 | www.austinaquarium.com

Among the 35 exhibits featured throughout Austin’s newest attraction are a wide variety of amphibians, an interactive Lorikeet Aviary, and a

variety of cold water and tropical fish. It also features sharks, a stingray touch tank, and a rainforest with hundreds of reptiles.

Barton Springs Pool2131 William Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78746 | www.austintexas.gov/

department/barton-springs-poolThis natural, spring-fed, three-acre dammed pool that maintains a steady 68-degree temperature year-round.

Blanton Museum of Art200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78701 | blantonmuseum.

orgFound on the University of Texas campus, the museum is known as one of the largest university art museums in the country and home to more than 17,000 works of art – ranging from Renaissance and baroque pieces by renowned artists such as Rubens and Poussin to a sizeable collection of contemporary Latin-American art. It also features the largest private collection of master works in the United States.

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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739

www.wildflower.orgNamed for its creator, Claudia Alta Taylor “Lady Bird” Johnson (wife of President Lyndon B. Johnson), this center is a great place for nature lovers looking to kill time. Mrs. Johnson founded the center to educate fellow botanists about the

benefits of planting and nurturing certain types of plants, a project that has revolutionized gardening

habits in central Texas.

Thinkery1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX 78723

thinkeryaustin.orgFormerly known as the Austin Children’s Museum, Thinkery offers a fun, interactive experience with a var iety of unique exhibits and programs.

Zilker Botanical Garden5737, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746 | www.zilkergarden.org

This a soothing outdoor oasis in which to enjoy. The Oriental Garden, created by the landscape architect Isamu Taniguchi when he was 70 years old, is particularly peaceful.

OTHER NOTABLE MENTIONS• Texas State Capitol | www.tspb.state.tx.us/plan/tours/tours.html• Mount Bonnell |www.austintexas.gov/department/mount-bonnell

• Bullock Texas State History Museum | www.thestoryoftexas.com/

Corpus ChristiSouth Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

8545 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78413 | www.stxbot.orgFormerly known as the Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens and Nature Center the center is a nonprofit, 180-acre botanical garden and nature center that features exhibits and trails.

Selena Museum5410 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78408

www.visitcorpuschristitx.org/see-and-do/882/selena-museum

Intimate memorial for Selena fans showcasing the singer’s awards and memorabilia. The Selena Museum was built by the Quintanilla family as a memorial for Selena fans and showcases many of Selena’s stage costumes, collections and memorabilia including her red Porsche.

Texas State Aquarium2710 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78402

www.texasstateaquarium.orgSeveral tanks display a variety of ecosystems found in the Gulf of Mexico and coastal Texas, from coral reefs with sharks and barracuda swimming about to jetty systems populated by crabs and flounders to East Texas swamps and their alligators.

USS Lexington Museum on the Bay2914 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78402 | www.usslexington.comThis World War II-era aircraft carrier is a floating naval museum.

OTHER NOTABLE MENTIONS• Padre Island National Seashore | www.nps.gov/pais/index.htm• The Art Museum of South Texas | www.artmuseumofsouthtexas.org• Texas Surf Museum | www.texassurfmuseum.org• Mustang Island State Park | tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mustang-island• Texas Sealife Center | www.texassealifecenter.org• Schlitterbahn | www.schlitterbahn.com, New Braunfels, Galveston Island, South Padre

DallasDallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218 | www.dallasarboretum.org

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden sits on 66 acres along the southeast shore of White Rock Lake. The property’s world-famous display gardens showcase seasonal flowers, ornamental shrubs, trees, and plant collections, while seasonal outdoor festivals and concerts, art shows, and education programs are also popular. It offers an array of popular annual events, educational programs for children and adults, and an emphasis on family-oriented activities. Ground-breaking horticultural research conducted in our Trial Gardens continues to contribute to an important body of knowledge, both regionally and nationally.

Dallas Museum of Art1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201 | www.dma.org

Established in 1903, this museum features more than 24,000 works including art from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome; European art from the 16th to 19th centuries; and contemporary artists like Jackson Pollock.

Dallas World Aquarium1801 N Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202 | www.dwazoo.com

Located within walking distance of the city’s historic downtown core, Dallas World Aquarium is an educational excursion. Housed in some 87,000 gallons of saltwater are a vast array of sea life including bonnet head sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, sea turtles, giant groupers, and rare leafy

seadragons, all living in natural reef settings.

Dallas Zoo650 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX 75203 | www.dallaszoo.com

This world-class zoo covers 106 acres and features many rare and endangered species. The latest addition, the 11-acre Giants of the Savanna exhibit, is home to elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, ostriches and impalas.

Fair Parkwww.fairpark.org

This almost-300-acre area holds the largest collection of cultural facilities in Dallas. Fair Park is owned and operated by the city of Dallas and is open year-round. The State Fair of Texas is held annually at the park every autumn. Today, Fair Park stands as the only intact and unaltered pre-1950s world fair site in the United States. It boasts an extraordinary collection of 1930s art and architecture.

OTHER NOTABLE MENTIONS• Frontiers of Flight Museum | www.flightmuseum.com• Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art | crowcollection.org• African American Museum | www.aamdallas.org• The Samurai Collection | samuraicollection.org• Museum of Biblical Art | www.biblicalarts.org• Cavanaugh Flight Museum | www.cavflight.org• Arbor Hills Nature Preserve | www.plano.gov/facilities/facility/details/Arbor-Hills-Nature-Preserve-20

GalvestonGalveston Children’s Museum

2618 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550 | galvestoncm.orgThis museum offers a unique hands-on environment where children explore, investigate, create and discover.

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier2501 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550 | www.pleasurepier.com

An old-fashioned waterfront fun and entertainment area that features family-oriented attractions including rides, midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops.

Galveston Railroad Museum2602 Santa Fe Pl, Galveston, TX 77550 | www.galvestonrrmuseum.comThe museum, one of the five largest in the country, is a complex of historic facilities and unique attractions located in the downtown Strand district.

The Moody Gardens and AquariumOne Hope Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77554 | www.moodygardens.com

Famous for its three spectacular glass pyramids, The Moody Gardens and Aquarium is home to marine life from the Pacific Ocean to the Great Barrier Reef and the Caribbean. It also includes theme parks and other


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OTHER NOTABLE MENTIONS• Bishop’s Palace | www.galveston.com/bishopspalace• Texas Seaport Museum/ELISSA | www.galveston.com/texasseaportmuseum• Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum | www.galveston.com/oceanstar• Busters Old Time Photos Galveston Texas | www.galveston.com/busters

Fort WorthThe Fort Worth Stockyards

130 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164www.fortworthstockyards.org

The Stockyards National Historic District is Fort Worth’s top tourist attraction. These historic stockyards have been transformed into a splendid attraction consisting of all sorts of fun things to see,

including rodeos, concerts, theatrical performances, and western-themed shopping.

O T H E R N O T A B L E MENTIONS• Fort Worth Zoo | www.fortworthzoo.org• Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | www.fwmuseum.org• Fort Worth Botanic Garden | www.fwbg.org

HoustonSpace Center Houston

1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058 | spacecenter.orgOne of the state’s most popular tourist attractions, the center is home to NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center and Mission Control, the monitoring center for the agency’s manned space flights. Get a look into the operations of the world’s largest space program, with many exhibits, film shows, models, astronaut-related artifacts, and samples of moon rock on display in the Visitor Center.

The Museum District1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston | www.mfah.org

The Museum District is one of Houston’s greatest cultural attractions, with 19 museums —11 of these are free to the public. Some of the highlights include the Museum of Fine Arts, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Children’s Museum, the Menil Collection, the Holocaust Museum and the Contemporary Arts Museum. Also in this area is Hermann Park, with the Houston Zoo and the Miller Outdoor Theatre. Most of the museums are within easy walking distance of each other, although the Menil and the Rothko Chapel are a little farther out. Museums that are free of charge include: The Menil Collection, Rothko Chapel, Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Lawndale Art Center, Houston Museum of American Culture, Rice Gallery, Houston Center for photography, and the Czech Center Museum Houston.

USS Texas (BB-35)3523 Independence Pkwy, La Porte, TX 77571 | battleshiptexas.org

USS Texas (BB-35), the second ship of the United States Navy named in honor of the U.S. state of Texas, is a New York-class battleship. The ship was launched on 18 May 1912 and commissioned on 12 March 1914. This historic ship served in both World Wars & is open to the public for self and guided tours

Houston Arboretum and Nature Center183 West Loop S, Houston, TX 77024 | houstonarboretum.org

The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is a non-profit 155-acre urban green space offering nature trails, exhibits, workshops & events in various habitats.

Discovery Green1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010 | www.discoverygreen.com

Park with live music, public art, restaurants, playground, pond for

kayaking and exercise classes.

OTHER NOTABLE MENTIONS• Lone Star Flight Museum | www.lonestarflight.org• Children’s Museum of Houston | www.cmhouston.org• Menil Collection | www.menil.org• Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens | www.mfah.org/visit/bayou-bend-collection-and-gardens• ArtCar Museum | artcarmuseum.com• Holocaust Museum Houston | www.hmh.org• Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden | www.mfah.org/visit/cullen-sculpture-garden• Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens | www.hcp4.net/community/parks/mercer• Houston Zoo | www.houstonzoo.org

San AntonioThe DoSeum | San Antonio’s Museum for Kids2800 Broadway, San Antonio | www.thedoseum.org

San Antonio’s children’s museum offers a terrific, creative introduction to the city for the pint-size and grown-up alike. San Antonio history, population, and geography are all explored through such features as a miniature River Walk, a multicultural grocery store, a bank where kids can use their own ATM, and even a miniature dentist’s office. Activities range from crawl spaces and corn-grinding rocks to a weather station and radar room.

The River Walk www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com

The San Antonio River Walk is the number one tourist attraction in Texas after the Alamo. It’s a public park open 365 days a year that is filled with a stretch of canals and paths that snakes through Downtown San Antonio. Tour boats, water taxis, and floating picnic barges regularly ply the river, and local parades and festivals fill its banks with revelers. It also features restaurants, bars, shops, picturesque bridges, live music — the perfect setting for a family outing or intimate date.

San Antonio Museum of Art200 W Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215 | www.samuseum.org

Located on the River Walk in San Antonio, this museum has large collections of ancient Mediterranean art, Asian art and Latin American art with a notable contemporary collection.

San Antonio Zoo3903 N St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78212 | sazoo.org

Operated by San Antonio Zoological Society, this zoo is a non-profit organization committed to securing a future for wildlife. It features 750 species (from alligators to zebras), cageless habitats, exhibits and a train.

Witte Museum3801 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209 | www.wittemuseum.

orgThis museum features touring and long-term exhibits about natural history, art and Texas heritage, plus there is a Science Treehouse.

O T H E R N O T A B L E MENTIONS• The Alamo | www.thealamo.org• San Antonio Missions National Historical Park | www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm• Natural Bridge Caverns | www.naturalbridgecaverns.com• San Antonio Japanese Tea Garden | www.sanantonio.gov/ParksAndRec• Morgan’s Wonderland | www.morganswonderland.com• San Antonio Fire Museum | www.sanantoniofiremuseum.org/

LOOKING FOR PARKS?• Big Bend National Park | www.nps.gov/bibe/index.htm• Longhorn Caverns State Park | www.longhorncaverns.com, Burnet• Guadalupe Mountains National Park | www.nps.gov/gumo/index.htm

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Terry Jude Miller recognized

A poem by Terry Jude Miller has been published in The Southern Poetry Anthology. Miller read his poem, “Jessica, l’artiste,” at the book’s launch on April 18 at Lone Star

College in Montgomery.The anthology features some of Texas’ greatest poets including

Cleatus Rattan, Alan Birkelback, Dave Parson, Tony Hoagland, Naomi Shihab Nye, Carmen Tafolla, Paul Ruffin, Karla K. Morton, Jerry Bradley, Rosemary Catacalos, John Gorman, Katie Hoerth, Jerry Hamby, Loretta Diane Walker, Scott Wiggerman, Ann McCrady, and Allyson Wimple.

Miller has been widely published in local, national, and international anthologies since he began writing poetry in 2009.

His latest book is “The Butterfly Canonical.”A Fort Bend County resident for 30 years, Miller lives in Pecan

Grove with his wife, Gloria.They have two adult children, psycho-therapist Amber Miller-

Showalter, of Rosenberg, and Katy ISD school teacher, Heather Spahr, of Katy.

Learn more about Miller’s poetry at www.PoetTerryMiller.com and more about the book launch at https://goo.gl/uZsV25.

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Richmond State of The City with Mayor Evalyn Moore

Richmond Mayor Evalyn W. Moore will address the City of Richmond at the State of the City on June 21.

The luncheon will be held at Briscoe Manor located on FM 723 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Moore will discuss the latest improvements, infrastructure preparations, economic development and what the year has in store for the City of Richmond.

The luncheon will be hosted by the Central Fort Bend Chamber. Sponsorships for the luncheon are as followed: Presenting Sponsor $2,000, Underwriter $1,000, and Corporate Table $500. Registration is available at www.CFBCA.org.

For questions about this events and sponsorship City of Richmond Mayor Evalyn Moore.

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Fort Bend Regional Infrastructure Conference slated for June 28

On June 28 a half-day conference — the Fort Bend Regional Infrastructure Conference — will be held at Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond to offer a comprehensive

series of presentations from industry experts in water, development, transportation, public policy and more.

The Fort Bend Regional Infrastructure Conference is a collaborative effort between the Central Fort Bend Chamber and the Fort Bend Chamber.

The conference will take place on Thursday, June 28 from 7 am to 1 pm .

Both chambers stress that education and promotion of developments in infrastructure is an essential tool for business and economic growth, thus the conference will be “information-packed” and a “results-oriented meeting of experts: covering a range of fields including:

• “Legislative Update” with Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert

• Fort Bend County Mayoral Panel moderated by Jeff Wiley• “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” with Jeff Moseley, Texas

Association of Business• Texas Economy: “The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly” Keynote

Speaker: Dr. Ray Perryman, Founder of The Perryman Group

• Optional Engineering Ethics sessionThe title sponsor is Dannenbaum Engineering, the breakfast

sponsor is Sprint Waste Services and the luncheon sponsor is HCSS.

A Corporate Sponsorship includes eight full-day conference registrations and a reserved table for eight at the keynote luncheon for $2,000.

Individual Member Reservations are available for $100 while Individual Prospective Member Reservations are available for $150.

PDH credits are available. Register today at www.fortbendchamber.com or contact

Dewan Clayborn at 281.566.2163 or [email protected] for more information.

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Fort Bend County History Association pays tribute to Mary Jane KocurekStory and Photos by DIANA NGUYEN

The Fort Bend Museum’s Moore Home was surrounded with guests sporting floral dresses, giant derby day hats, colorful headpieces, pastel-printed bow ties and even

little toy horses racing around the brims of their hats.It was the museum’s Derby Day Garden Party last month

honoring Mary Jane Kubelka Kocurek, a Lamar Consolidated ISD product, who has volunteered as a docent with the museum since 1975.

“If you’re here today, you’re probably either a relative, a friend or you worked with Mary Jane, because Mary Jane has been very active in the community all her life,” stated Claire Rogers, Fort Bend Bend History Association executive director.

“...But I encourage you to take a little time to get to know Mary Jane. She serves on the board of the Fort Bend History Association. She serves with the libraries, the Friends of George Memorial Library.

“I get my yearly membership renewal from the library and it always comes from Mary Jane with a little note: ‘You know we need your support,’” Rogers shared with a laugh.

“She’s great about financially supporting the things she cares

about and encouraging others to do the same.”Rogers pointed to the rose bushes adorning the Moore House.

“This garden, Mary Jane supported that with funds and work to do it in honor of her husband William.”

Mary Jane, who graduated from the University of Houston in elementary education, taught fifth grade and served as a librarian for more than two decades at Lamar CISD.

During that time, Mary Jane opened libraries at Crockett and Lamar junior high schools.

“We appreciate everything Mary Jane has done with the association and for our community in Fort Bend [County],” Rogers concluded.

Mary Jane thanked Rogers and accepted the recognition “on behalf of all the women and men who have given countless hours of time and talent to the Fort Bend Museum over the past 46 years, since the museum opened in 1972.”

“When Rosemary Buddecke and I joined the museum docents in the 1970s, it was a mere fledging of a museum,” she recalled. “The Moore Home, a gift from the Moore family, was in need of much loving care.”

Over 45 years of Mary Jane’s association with the Fort Bend Museum, it has grown to include the George Ranch, Decker Park, the McFarlane House, the Fort Bend Archeological Society, the Texian Time Machine, and the historic Dew House.

“Over time, the museum docents have welcomed thousands of students from area schools to get a glimpse of what life was like in the early times,” she described.

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“Richmond is so rich in Texas history. Students visiting here are given snippets of life with Jane Long, Mirabeau B. Lamar, Deaf Smith and many more.

“Our continuing progress is enlarging the scope and depth of Fort Bend history, as it serves the public daily, and is in the hands of progressive leadership. I am proud to be part of that leadership.

“Also, the young people in my family who are here will experience the results of my work in the community.

“May we all leave a footprint for future generations.”

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Mary Jane Kubelka Kocurek, the Fort Bend Museum’s Derby Day Garden Party honoree, shares a thank you speech describing the museum’s progress that has been made over the past 46 years.

From left, Pre-k student Brock Staley from Dallas, third-grader Darcy Jones from Austin, and third-grader Mirae Jackson from Houston play in front of the historic Moore Home creating butterflies out of leaves at the Fort Bend Museum’s Derby Day Garden Party.

The contest winners, from left, Barbara Rosenberg — “Most Fun;” Robin Buddeke — “Most Dapper;” Karen Wright — “Most Fabulous;” Rae Harborph (who also wore her blue hat on her wedding day) — “Sweetest Hat;” and Fort Bend History Association Executive Director Claire Rogers.

Fort Bend History Association Director of Development Zarinah K. Poole, President Tim Kaminski and treasurer Billie Van Slyke smile for a group photo in their fashionable spring outfits.

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EntertainmentChildren’s Theater To Perform “Goldilocks”

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the First Colony Branch Library, Fort Bend County Libraries will present a children’s theater performance by The Magik Theatre of

“Goldilocks and the Three Bears” on Saturday, June 9, at 2 pm, in the Meeting Room of the library, located at 2121 Austin Parkway in Sugar Land.

This family-friendly performance is adapted from the classic children’s tale about a young girl who takes a walk in the woods and soon becomes very interested in a particular house. She lets herself in, helps herself to a bowl of porridge, takes a relaxing “break” on a chair, and unwinds with a nap on a bed. Little does she know, she’s inside a house owned by a family of bears! Will she wake up from her nap before the bears come home? Will she stay for dinner, or will she BE dinner?!

This fun-filled version of the classic story includes bilingual elements as well as lessons about being true to oneself and respecting others. The performance is recommended for families with children of all ages.

The performance is presented with the generous support of the Friends of the First Colony Branch Library.

First Colony Branch Library originally opened in June 1993. The 19,400-square-foot building was designed by architect Brooks Association for Architecture and Planning, Mark A. Stewart, Design Architect. It was the second of the four new branches

built with bond-election funds voted for in 1989.Opening with a capacity for 95,000 items, it quickly grew to

become the busiest of all of the library system locations at that time. It continues to be one of the most widely used libraries in the system.

The performance is free and open to the public. For more information, call the First Colony Branch Library at 281-238-2800 or the library system’s Communications Office at 281-633-4734

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Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Presents Summer Sessions

Is your cello gathering dust in the closet? Are you tired of moving around the flute you played years ago in high school? Are you looking for a fun way to spend a couple of summer

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middle school students who can read music and play an instrument or sing.

Summer Sessions is a two-day intensive, and fun, clinic, allowing musicians to play alongside members of the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra. The clinic runs from June 23 through June 24 at Clements High School, 4200 Elkins Road in Sugar Land.

FBSO added a choral component this year, so participants may also sing along with the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra Chorus.

Sessions run Saturday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4:30, p.m. with a free, and open to the public, final concert from 6 p.m. to 7p.m.

Music on this year’s program offers both entertainment and challenge, including selections from the classics such as George Gershwin’s American in Paris, Georges Bizet’s March of the Toreadors, The Circus Band by Charles Ives and two compositions by Verdi.

Summer Sessions is made possible in part by Ecolab and the City of Sugar Land.

Participant applications and more information about the 2018 FBSO Summer Sessions program are available online at http://fbso.org/summer-sessions.

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Up & Out InterviewingRegina Campbell from Workforce Solutions will talk about

ways to make a great first impression during a job interview. Get tips on how to improve one’s chances of getting a job offer by appropriately responding to questions and following up afterwards. Friday, June 1, 1:30 pm, Meeting Room.

Resumé Workshop

Learn the basics of putting together a resumé. Those attending this informal program will receive one-one-one help formatting a resumé. For assistance on a pre-existing resumé, please have a digital copy available on a usb flashdrive, saved to the cloud, or have access to it via email. Registration required. Tuesday, June 12, 2 pm, Computer Lab.

Family-History Research: Genealogy 101

In this introductory program, beginning family-history researchers will learn how to start their research. Library staff will provide a basic introduction to many of the resources that are available to the beginning genealogical researcher in FBCL’s Genealogy and Local History department. Items that will be introduced include print resources, materials that are available on microfilm, and basic online tools such as the Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest USA databases. Learn how to fill out basic

genealogical forms, and receive a tour of the Genealogy and Local History Department. Registration required. Saturday, June 16, 10 am, Computer Lab.

Facebook for Beginners

Learn how to set up a Facebook account, search for friends, make “friend requests,” and write wall posts. Those attending this class should have a basic working knowledge of computers, and must have a personal email account before attending the class. Reservations required. Tuesday, June 19, 2 pm, Computer Lab.

Story Spinners Writing Club

This month’s topic will be “Tension & Plot.” From beginning blogger to published novelist, writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome to write, share, learn, support, network, and critique each other’s work. Writing prompts, brainteasers, and brief exercises will be available to ignite the imaginations of any and all wordsmiths who wish to hone their craft. This program is recommended for adults and teens aged 14 and up. Thursday, June 21, 5:30-8 pm, Room 2C.

Texas & the American Civil War

Dr. Nicholas Cox, a professor of Texas and U.S. History at Houston Community College, will discuss the role of Texas during the American Civil War. Learn about the chronology of events that took place between 1860 and 1865 and their impact on the state, including secession, military involvement, and political

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=SUMMER READING CLUBS+Summer Reading Club for Children

Children from infancy through elementary school-age are invited to visit the library to read great books, see some exciting programs, and join in some fun activities to kick off a great

summer. Children are encouraged to read as many books as they can and they will earn rewards based on the total number of books they read or have read to them. For the first five books read, the child will receive a bookmark. The rewards continue with a certificate for 10 books, a pencil for 15 books, and a reading trophy for the first 20 books read. For every 20 books read, the participant’s name will also be written on a picture of a drum to be displayed in that branch library. The names of participants will be entered into a drawing for gift cards from area stores — donated by the Friends of the Library organizations — that will be awarded to several lucky readers of 20 books or more, in a drawing scheduled in August at each library location.

Middle School Summer Challenge

Area youth in grades 6-8 can participate in the SRC by logging online the time they spend reading. Kids are encouraged to read as many books as they can, and they will earn rewards based on the total amount of time they spend reading. For the first 10 hours (600 minutes) of reading, each reader will receive a mystery prize. Upon completion of 20 hours (1200 minutes) of reading, readers will receive a trophy. The names of participants who complete 20 or more hours of reading will be entered into a drawing for a $25-gift card — donated by the Friends of the library — that will be awarded to one lucky reader at each branch library in a drawing that will take place in August.

Summer Reading Club for Teens & Adults

Adults of all ages, including young adults in high school, may participate in the YA & Adult SRC by reading books and participating in optional weekly “challenges” that can be completed individually at home online. Completing the challenges will gain readers additional entries for the drawings for an FBCL mobile power pack that will take place twice a month in June and July at each branch library for readers who log in and record their reading each week. All YA and adult readers who complete the goal of reading five books will earn a dual highlighter/pen or a geometric

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Library Newscoloring bookmark. In addition, the names of participants who complete at least five books will be entered into a drawing for a $25-gift card — donated by the Friends of the library — that will be awarded to one reader at each branch library in a drawing that will take place at the end of July. An ultimate grand prize will be awarded to one lucky reader in the library system. Participants in the YA/Adult Summer Reading Club who complete the program by reading five books will be entered into a drawing for a 16 GB Fire HD 8 tablet with a red case, which will be awarded to one winner in the library system on August 6. The last day to pick up awards is September 1.

=BOOK CLUBS+

Heavy Inks Graphic Novel Book ClubReaders of all ages who enjoy illustrated novels, manga,

webcomics, and comic books are invited to join this book club specifically for graphic-novel enthusiasts. Readers are invited to talk about East of West, written by Jonathan Hickman and illustrated by Nick Dragotta. Saturday, June 16, 11 am, Room 2B.

Book Break The book to be discussed is The Boston Girl, a novel written by

Anita Diamant. Those attending may bring a lunch. Thursday, June 21, at noon, Room 2C.

=YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS +Materials for these programs, intended for teens in grades 9

- 12, are provided through the support of the Friends of the George Memorial Library.

YA: DIY Bleached T-Shirts Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to bring a plain, colored t-shirt

and create of one-of-a-kind design with bleach. Friday, June 8, 2 pm, Room 2C.

Young Adult Book Club Teen readers in grades 9-12 will have an opportunity to meet

with others who share the same love for good books, and have a lively discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or disliked. This month, readers will talk about Symphony for the City of the Dead, written by M.T. Anderson. Wednesday, June 13, 5 pm, Room 2B.

YA Art Hour

Teens in grades 9-12 can explore their inner artist and discover new ways to express themselves. Fridays, June 15 and 29, 2 pm, Room 2C.

YA Bath Bombs & Sugar Scrubs Workshop Teens in grades 9-12 will learn how to make bath products

using common household goods and natural ingredients. Friday, June 22, 2 pm, Room 2C.

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Toddler Time Thursdays at 10 am. Offers caregiver/child activities, stories

and songs for older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age.

Story Time Wednesdays at 10 am. Presents stories, movies, and age-

appropriate craft activities for children 3 to 6 years of age.

Pajama Night Story Time Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the Meeting Room. Gives families an

evening option for some activities presented during the day time.

Family Story Time Saturdays at 10 am in the Meeting Room. Families with children

of all ages are invited to come and enjoy stories, movies, and crafts together. This activity will NOT take place on June 2.

School-Age Programs

Cafts, movies, stories, and more for school-aged children in grades kindergarten through 3. Take place on Tuesdays beginning at 2 pm. The June schedule is as follows: June 5 – Movie; June 12

– Fantastic Beasts & How to Party with Them; June 19 – Jelly Belly Schmelly Live!; and June 26 – DJ Jeffrey.

Middle School Program Thursdays at 2 pm in the Meeting Room. Activities for youth in

grades 6 through 8. The June schedule is as follows: June 7 – Trivia & Cupcake Decorating; June 14 – Crazy Chemistry with Nutty Scientists; June 21 – Pop-Art Balloon Class; and June 28 – Craft Tournament.

Middle School Computer ClassesHeld second and fourth Wednesdays, at 0 pm, in the Computer

Lab, for students in grades 6 through 8. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Events,” select “George Memorial Library,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library at 281-341-2657, or by visiting the library. The June schedule is as follows: June 13 – Typing 101; and June 27 – MS Excel Basics.

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Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is offering the community a proven program to help people quit smok-ing.

The complimentary program, called Beat the Pack®, was de-veloped by Pfizer Inc. and is sponsored by Houston Methodist Sugar Land Respiratory Therapy Department and Cancer Center. The next four-week series is scheduled to start on July 3, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Houston Methodist Sugar Land’s Main Pavil-ion Conference Room A.

Participants will meet once a week for four weeks with a trained facilitator from Houston Methodist Sugar Land who will provide tools, tips and support to help smokers create and follow through with a personalized “quit plan.”

“Studies show that close to 70 percent of smokers in the U.S. want to quit,” said Amy Sebastian-Deutsch, director of oncology and infusion therapy services. “But it typically takes a smoker be-tween six and 11 attempts at quitting to finally succeed. Beat the Pack is a proven program that can greatly increase those odds and make it easier to give up cigarettes for good.”

Even long-term smokers can benefit from quitting. “The health benefits of quitting begin almost immediately and continue indef-initely,” said Dr. Sindhu Nair, a board-certified hematologist oncol-

ogist with Houston Methodist Oncology Partners at Sugar Land. “Within months, former smokers will have improved circula-

tion and reduced blood pressure, enhanced oxygen flow, the re-turn of taste and smell and less coughing and colds. After a year, their risk of heart disease will be reduced by half. After 10 years of living without cigarettes, the risk of heart attack or cancer is similar to that of someone who never smoked.”

In 2015, a thorough compilation of more than 50 smoking ces-sation studies that included more than 25,000 participants found that combining behavior support in a group setting with medica-tion provides the best results.

“It isn’t easy to quit, and certainly it is more difficult to do so by yourself,” said Sebastian-Deutsch. “Beat the Pack provides all the tools and support needed, and it does so in an informative, friend-ly atmosphere that offers encouragement and camaraderie.”

The four-week program will be offered each quarter in Main Pavilion Conference Room A at Houston Methodist Sugar Land. Registration is required and space is limited. For more informa-tion or to register, visit houstonmethodist.org/events and search for Beat the Pack, or call 281.205.4514.

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Making sure your body is ready to support a healthy preg-nancy is an essential part of pregnancy planning.

“Addressing modifiable risks and making dietary changes can have a measurable benefit for mom and baby,” said Brandi Comp-ton-Joseph, M.D., obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) with Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. “The benefit is not just for the first baby, but for all subsequent babies, too. Putting the effort in up front can mean an important pay-off in your children’s health.”

So is your body baby-ready? Answer these questions to find out.Do you smoke?“The number one change a woman should make before she gets

pregnant is to stop smoking,” Compton-Joseph said. “Smoking can cause low birth weight and premature birth. Your baby is also at greater risk for asthma and ear infections if smoking occurs in the home.”

Are you taking folic acid?Inadequate folic acid intake is linked to spina bifida and other birth

defects, many of which occur before a woman even knows she’s pregnant. “Before you start trying to get pregnant, take folic acid to build up a reserve,” Compton-Joseph said. She recommends taking 0.4 milligrams of folic acid or 4.0 milligrams if you have a family history of spina bifida. Taking a prenatal vitamin ensures that you’re getting optimal nutrition, and it will meet the folic acid needs for most women.

Do you exercise regularly?Developing the habit of regular exercise before pregnancy makes

it more likely you’ll continue to exercise during and after your preg-nancy. “Exercise can help to not only get you back to your previous weight after delivery but, more importantly, decrease your risk of

gestational diabetes, hypertension, aches and pains caused by the pregnancy along with postpartum depression,” Compton-Joseph said.

If you have a chronic medical condition, is it under control?Seizure disorders, diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma are

examples of chronic conditions that may impact your pregnancy. “Of-ten the medications for chronic conditions can impact the fetus, so it’s a good idea to work with your doctor to create a plan,” Compton-Joseph said. A preconception consultation with your OB-GYN can help you determine how to best handle chronic conditions during pregnancy.

For more information on the Houston Methodist Childbirth Cen-ter at Sugar Land, visit houstonmethod-ist.org/childbirth-sl or call 281.274.7500 to find a doctor in your area. Visit our Facebook page at fb.com/methodistsug-arland for the latest news, events and in-formation.

PONDERING PREGNANCY SEMINAR:If getting pregnant is a matter you are

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“We have the support and resources from a global leading brand —with more than 675 locations worldwide — while being an independently owned and operated family business and de-veloping relationships with local businesses and organizations in the community,” said Jajoo, 31, who has lived in Fort Bend County his entire life.

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Depending on the project, the FASTSIGN’s team can commu-nicate in person or exclusively online via email if that is what a customer prefers.

“We can send quotes, designs and proofs online, but we do like to meet with customers face-to-face to discuss their needs, show samples of our work and conduct site surveys,” Jajoo said.

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Health NewsOAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER

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New technology in implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) is now available at OakBend Medical Center.

Dr. Siddharth Mukerji of EP Heart implanted the first Reso-nate™ ICD designed to not only shock a pa-tient out of a life-threatening rhythm but can also give physicians important information to potentially reduce heart failure readmissions.

Developed by Boston Scientific and vali-dated by the MultiSENSE study, the Resonate ICD includes HeartLogic™ Heart Failure Di-agnostic which was shown to have a 70 per-cent sensitivity in detecting a potential heart failure exacerbation with an average of 34-day advance notice. HeartLogic™ combines data from five physiological sensors evaluating heart sounds, heart rate, respiration, activ-ity levels and thoracic impedance collected through the implantable device into a com-posite index of the patient’s risk of an ap-proaching heart failure event.

“This device, in addition to the regular pac-ing and defibrillation capabilities it also has this physiologic module where based on cer-tain parameters we can predict, if you will, the onset of heart failure. That is really important because we can catch it in time, we can treat it in time and prevent admissions and hospitalization for heart failure exacerba-tion,” said Dr. Mukerji. “I think the key with this device is the way it is programed and the features it uses. I don’t think any other devise offers this and I think OakBend is fortunate that they chose this modality of therapy for their patients, I think they will be better served overall.”

“This will cut down readmission rate because it is capable of predict-ing congestive heart failure (CHF) or heart failure early with the moni-toring system. With the high readmission rate of patients with CHF, this

is a good alternative that will hopefully cut down on readmission rates,” added Dr. Ma-yank Parikh, Cardiologist, whose patient was the first patient in Fort Bend County to have the implant.

If the ICD were to go off, the cardiologist would receive an alert. Depending on the alert, it can mean that the patient will need to go to the hospital or that the device will be monitored for a period of time. The physi-cian will call the patient, and will explain that he received and alert and speak to the patient to determine the next step. While there is no age requirement before the device will be im-planted, it will be used for patients that need a defibrillator and have CHF.

OakBend Medical Center was the first to sign the contract for this new device. “The HeartLogic Diagnostic provides physicians the ability to pivot from reactive heart failure treatment to proactive care with a goal of im-

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